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The Department of Budget and Management on Tuesday confirmed it has released the full P1.19-trillion National Tax Allotment (NTA) for local government units for fiscal year 2026.
Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo approved the Special Allotment Release Order and the corresponding Notices of Cash Allocation on January 26, covering the full-year NTA requirements of LGUs nationwide.
The release aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure that public funds reach communities quickly and translate into tangible services.
Toledo said the timely release gives local governments the resources they need to implement programs and deliver services without delays.
He added that making the full NTA available at the start of the year allows LGUs to respond immediately to local needs and provide benefits to their constituents.
The DBM noted that the upfront release reflects the 2026 General Appropriations Act’s focus on uninterrupted basic services, stronger local governance, and faster implementation of community programs.
Under the Constitution and the Local Government Code, the NTA represents LGUs’ automatic share in national internal revenue collections and serves as a key funding source for local projects, programs, and services.